Category: Policy

EnergyPolicySustainability

South Africa’s Eskom Streamlines Solar Registration, Cuts Fees to Boost Clean Energy Adoption

South African power utility Eskom has overhauled its registration process for residential solar systems, removing connection fees and expanding certification options. The changes aim to make grid compliance more accessible while maintaining safety standards for embedded generation.

Streamlined Registration Process

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has significantly simplified the compliance and registration requirements for customers operating small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, according to company reports. Sources indicate the changes will particularly benefit households and small businesses using rooftop solar panels, making legal grid connection more accessible.

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EnergyPolicySustainability

Iran Accelerates Solar Power Expansion Amid Deepening Energy Crisis

Iran is rapidly expanding solar energy projects to combat persistent electricity shortages exacerbated by aging infrastructure and international sanctions. The country aims to increase renewable capacity to 12GW within three years despite economic challenges.

Solar Push Amid Energy Shortfalls

Iran is reportedly accelerating solar energy development to address severe electricity shortages that have prompted renewed rolling blackouts this year, according to energy officials. The country faces this energy crisis despite possessing the world’s third-largest oil reserves and second-largest natural gas reserves, with analysts suggesting crumbling infrastructure and prolonged US sanctions have crippled its energy sector.

by Darren Holt
DataEconomyPolicy

Inflation Data Faces Scrutiny Amid Government Shutdown and Collection Challenges

This week’s crucial inflation report faces unprecedented challenges as government shutdowns disrupt data collection. Analysts express skepticism about data completeness while economists project 3.1% annual inflation. The Federal Reserve prepares for rate decisions with limited economic indicators available.

Inflation Report Reliability Questioned Amid Collection Disruptions

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is preparing to release a critical inflation report under unprecedented circumstances, with analysts raising concerns about data reliability due to government shutdown impacts. According to reports, the agency faces multiple challenges including staffing cuts, eliminated city coverage, and suspended data collections that could compromise the Consumer Price Index’s accuracy.

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